Easy Rawlins is back
Walter Mosley is one of the finest writers working in mysteries today, and his fans can celebrate the reappearance of Mosley's Easy Rawlins in his first book since "A Little Yellow Dog" in 1996. (Mosley has published several other books in that time.)

Lonesome country
In 1882 one newcomer from England found the Texas Panhandle to be "terribly wild" and lonely - so lonely she felt herself to be on "the very western edge of the world."

Wylie: Clearing up 'mock' confusion and a few fundamentals of parsing
"When Dillard's advertises sleeveless mocks for $9.99, they are offering to sell ladies' tops which are not turtlenecks, but which are 'mock' turtlenecks," e-mails Charlyn Carr. She continues, "These garments are not smocks, but more like tee-shirts with necks that look somewhat like turtlenecks, but aren't; hence they are called, 'mocks.'"

Compelling search for family truths
However you catalog his work, Evan Hunter has produced a prodigious amount. Writing under his own name, Hunter is the author of 20 novels, including his widely praised 1954 debut, "The Blackboard Jungle." He has turned out screenplays, children's books and collections of short stories. And using the pen name of Ed McBain, Hunter has created the popular 87th Precinct fiction series.

A wild ride
Hold 'em or fold 'em? Investors are looking at the roller-coaster stock market and wondering if stocks are too large a gamble for their retirement fund, and everybody has an opinion.

Free legal clinic set for Tuesday
West Texas Legal Services will be host to a free legal clinic from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St.

Taylor: Making use of your talents leads to success
Once upon a time, a squirrel, a rabbit, a duck and an eagle decided to go into business together. The squirrel was in charge of climbing and gathering nuts. The rabbit headed the hopping department. The duck handled the swimming and the eagle flew around the country scouting customers.

Dynegy leading group of bruised energy giants
HOUSTON (AP) - Less than a year ago, Dynegy Inc. was the Houston energy trader that emerged from Enron Corp.'s shadow with a bold bid to save the failing energy giant from itself.

Property investment on the rise
Whether it's a new home or a real estate investment trust, many investors shaken by the uncertainty of Wall Street are putting their money into property.

Temporary relief planned for radio Webcasters
Responding to complaints from hundreds of Webcasters, 10 members of Congress proposed Friday to give most Internet radio stations temporary relief from the royalty payments they must make to record companies and artists.

Employee in Enron probe suspended
NEW YORK (AP) - Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc. has placed an employee on administrative leave following his decision not to testify before a Senate subcommittee investigating big investment banks' ties with Enron Corp.

Do It Yourself
Wes K. Brown opened Assist-2-Sell in December, traditionally a slow month in the real estate sales business. Eight months later, he teases that Mrs. Brown can buy groceries, and he needs more help in the office.

Business Briefs
New Positions
AMA Online has named Douglas A. Campbell as chief operating officer. He will oversee finance and accounting, contracts and grants, human resources, intellectual property, operations, and marketing and sales and will direct project management. Campbell has more than 20 years of technology industry experience.

Dillas drop RGV
Rio Grande Valley pitcher Sam Goure gave Amarillo an excellent opportunity to end its slump. And for a change, the Dillas took advantage.

WhiteWings handle Dillas
The Amarillo Dillas lost the battle Friday night. Now they stand in imminent danger of falling in the war.

Potter County Court at Law No. 2
Robert Keith Hoover. Judgment. Driving with invalid license, Class B. Punishment assessed 90 days in Potter County Detention Center, $100 fine and costs.

Potter County Civil Court
William R. East and Suzanne East vs. United Plumbing Company of Amarillo. Default judgment. Plaintiffs to recover from defendant $186,961.28, attorney's fees, interest and costs.

PPHM acquires art
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum has acquired an important painting by Taos, N.M., artist Victor Higgins, according to a news release.

Museum installs extension in airport
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (AP) - Passengers at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport can pass the time with a Rembrandt and other 17th-century masters as they wait for their planes after the Dutch national Rijksmuseum completes a small extension in the departure hall.

Teens' look at inner city becomes movie
CHICAGO - In their early teens, they received international acclaim for two National Public Radio documentaries that presented an insider's view of a public housing development.

Bye-bye Britney
NEW YORK - Since Britney Spears arrived on the music scene three years ago, pop music has molded its teen queens according to three Bs - blondness, beauty and bustiers.

One-time-use cameras fun at weddings
Brides and grooms pay big bucks for official wedding photographs. And rightly so. Professional photographers use their expertise, in photographic technique and in working with people, to get great shots - indoors and outdoors.

Dick Clark company sale finalized
The $136 million sale of Dick Clark Productions Inc. to a group of private investors was finalized this week, company executives announced Friday.

Season spotlight
A look at what's in store for the 2002-2003 performing arts scene in Amarillo. This week: Amarillo Symphony.

Films explore American culture
Before there was "Grass," Ron Mann's 1999 history of marijuana, there was a series of Mann documentaries exploring American culture in entertaining and personal ways. Three are now available on DVD from Home Vision Entertainment, all bargain-priced at $19.95 and all including material not seen in the theatrical versions.

McCain to test out funny bone
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Sen. John McCain said he's thankful there will be a week of rehearsals before he guest hosts "Saturday Night Live" this fall.

A different kind of China
traveled all the way to China in May and I didn't see the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, Tiananmen Square, the terra cotta soldiers or the Three Gorges Dam. And I don't feel that I missed out at all.

Singer up for five awards
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Colombian folk singer Carlos Vives collected a leading six Latin Grammy nominations Wednesday, including album, record and song of the year.

Sick cats find relief by watching TV
STILLWATER, Okla. - George could not chase birds in the yard anymore - at least not while he was confined to a cage in a room with blank white walls and a radioactive warning sign on the thick door.

What's in or out
A bare navel has done wonders for Britney Spears, inspiring oodles of fans to copy her provocative style.

ASCA looks to future with strategic plan
Consider dropping the word "senior" from the name, acknowledge that even false perceptions are someone's reality and develop programs to appeal to more people age 50 and older.

Show enhances antiques
Going into Archive, 3215 W. Sixth Ave., is like opening a tap on an infinite spigot of antiques, ranging from exquisite to common phenomenal. Periodically the environs are enhanced with a group show of art that blends effortlessly with the rest.

Campfire food latest venture for Amarillo chef
Scott Miller groupies soon will have a new eatery to check out. The chef who gave us The Shack and Hemmingways is opening Lit'L Horn Ranch - "a true taste of Mi West Texas Campfire Food."

Las Fiestas activities
The crowds continue to grow for Las Fiestas de Amarillo, an annual two-day festival designed to raise funds for Our Lady of Guadalupe School.

Definition of success really has not changed much
Dear Ann Landers: A long time ago, you printed a terrific definition of success. It made a huge impression on me. Would you please print it again, and this time, I promise to clip it and put it in a safe place. - Ohio Fan

Back to School
emember puffy stickers? The ones that came a centimeter or so off the page and squished when they were touched?

Circle of Friends membership parties
Supporters of the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center met for the Circle of Friends annual Amarillo membership party July 13 at the Commons Area of The Citadel and its Panhandle membership party on Friday at the 6666 Ranch.

Branching out
ANAHEIM, Calif. - She remembers the morning of Nov. 11, 1944, when the Russian soldiers came to take her family to the death camp.

4 little kittens would like some loving
Hi, we are a litter of four 8-week-old kittens and are available for adoption through the Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society Inc., which finds homes for animals left at the city of Amarillo Animal Shelter.

Culinary Bash on July 20
The Volunteer Services Council for Texas Panhandle Mental Health Mental Retardation sponsored the seventh annual Culinary Bash on July 20 in the Las Tiendas de Amarillo courtyard.

Childs: Classic reference reprinted
A classic reference work recently reprinted is Henry Wright Newman's "To Maryland From Overseas." Arranging main entries alphabetically, the 190-page hardback has an appendix and a full name index.

Eakin, Armitage lead in NHSFR all-around
FARMINGTON, N.M. - Amarillo's Marty Eakin and Portales' Kenna Armitage both earned at least a share of all-around leads Friday after nine performances of the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Match made on the Internet
Don't spout statistics about the Internet illiteracy among older Americans with Buddy and Bonnie Herrmann around.

Experts: Attack fears fading
Americans have grown complacent about the threat of another terrorist attack, a West Texas A&M University professor of criminal justice said Friday at a seminar on globalization and homeland security.

Rylander to push free 2-year college plan
Every Texas high school graduate should have an opportunity for two years of college free at any public community college, technical school or two-year institution in the state, Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander said Friday.

Fitness Tips
Don't let the fact that this information is from the Administration on Aging keep you from checking it out.

City marks ADA anniversary
Discrimination doesn't always come from hate or bigotry. A concrete step or a doorway two inches too narrow can be just as inhibiting.

Home on the Range
Blonde and petite, Mary Elkins Corrigan is a Southern California girl by birth.

Gasoline spill caused blast, fire officials say
Fire Department officials said Friday that a fire and a series of explosions at Rabern Rentals, 4807 S. Washington St., were caused by accident because of gasoline spilled near a running motor.

Education Briefs
Amarillo College
Registration continues for the fall semester. New students can go to the Assistance Center on the Washington Street Campus or call the START Center at 371-5175 for application and enrollment information. Current students must be advised before enrolling.

Bird Call Mnemonics
As any birder would know, the easiest way to remember bird calls is to learn bird song mnemonics - a series of words that sound like a bird call.

Pilot program teaches bedside manners
Bedside manner is a skill many patients say is lacking in modern medicine, but a test program calls on medical students to "play doctor" with pretend patients to show how well they listen and talk to people in their care.

Electric linemen advance in competition
LUBBOCK - Xcel Energy's 12th annual electric lineman's rodeo Saturday produced a number of local and area qualifiers to the international event that will be at Kansas City, Mo., in September.

Property values on the rise
Overall property values in Potter and Randall counties have increased in the last year, a new report from the Potter-Randall Appraisal District shows.

Retirees contribute to economy
TAMPA, Fla. - Contrary to popular belief, Florida's retirees and senior citizens contribute much more to the state's economy than the state spends on them, a new study suggests.

Enrollment begins at CISD schools
Canyon Independent School District will register students Aug. 6-8. All students must register, even those who have pre-registered.

Seminar to discuss causes of falls
Retired Potter County Extension Agent Alby Peters and Mary Wayne Spurlock, a member of the Prairie Flowers Extension Education Club, will talk about "Fall Prevention" at the August Senior Seminar.

George Mathew Gasparovich Sr.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today in St. Mary's Catholic Church with Monsignor Joe Bixenman, pastor, officiating. Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 26, 2002, in Santa Fe National Cemetery in Sante Fe, N.M. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2820 Virginia Circle.

Editorial: Condit vote shows why Traficant got the boot
If there were any additional justification needed for the expulsion of U.S. Rep. James Traficant, D-Ohio, other than his federal conviction on charges of accepting bribes, kickbacks and for tax evasion, a lone voice in the House provided it.

Letters: Recycling is a can-do attitude
In response to David Horsley's July 22 column on recycling, I can't speak for other alleys, but ours is remarkable in that the back fences from one end to the other are decorated with plastic bags of cans.

Remembering Sept. 11
Americans' lives changed forever on Sept. 11, 2001. As the nation approaches the first anniversary of the most heinous terrorist attack ever committed on U.S. soil, the Amarillo Globe-News is asking its readers to share their recollections of that day and their thoughts on how the events have changed them.

White: Identity theft a nightmare
Recently, I had a friend who had his wallet stolen, and it has been a nightmare trying to straighten all of that out. I am sure that many of you are, like me, inundated with e-mail from friends sending jokes and cute stories.

Holston: Reunion shows that high school wasn't all bad
Class reunions
I attended part of my 40th class reunion in Borger this month. Wow, boy do those folks look good. I enjoyed all those I re-met, those I didn't really recognize and those I remembered. High school was a wonderful time for me, except that I was fat and a bit dorky.

Reyher: Tips make life a bit more bearable
As we age, managing the simplest tasks at home can be the most daunting. But with a few suggestions and purchases, your home can be a place of security, comfort and safety.

Day to feature preaching, music
Central Baptist Church, 514 W. Eighth Ave., will have an old-fashioned day beginning at 9:45 a.m. Sunday. Dinner and an afternoon of preaching and music will follow the 11 a.m. service.

Church to hold Vacation Bible School
Pavillard Missionary Baptist Church, 6500 Pavillard Drive, will have a Truth for Our Time Vacation Bible School from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children age 4 through teen-agers may attend. Call 383-4588 or 383-2764.

Vacation Bible School slated
Westview Christian Church, 6810 Hillside Road, will have an Under the Big Top Vacation Bible School from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4-9 . Children from age 3 to fifth grade may attend. Transportation is available. Call 358-2218.

Ministry to offer revival school
Stand Firm World Ministries of Amarillo will have a revival school of ministry with the Rev. Todd Bentley and Keith Miller at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 to 10 at the Ambassador Hotel, 3100 W. Interstate 40.

Pilgrims ponder church's future
TORONTO - Young Roman Catholics have flocked from 170 nations to pray with their frail pope - and a few even got to lunch with him Friday. But their devotion to the pontiff hasn't ended division on other matters, such as the role of women in the church and waning interest in religion.

Mission to raise funds for homeless
The City of Refuge Outreach Ministry will collect funds at intersections in Amarillo to help the homeless and those in recovery. Collection times will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 3.

Eakin, Armitage lead in NHSFR all-around
FARMINGTON, N.M. - Amarillo's Marty Eakin and Portales' Kenna Armitage both earned at least a share of all-around leads Friday after nine performances of the National High School Finals Rodeo.

Golf Brief: Sugai leads by six shots
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Tom Watson shot a 5-over-par 76 in windy conditions Saturday and slipped to fourth place after three rounds at the Senior British Open.

Golf Brief: Gilder remains on top
CONCORD, Mass. (AP) - Bob Gilder extended his bogeyless streak to 47 holes and kept his one-stroke lead after two rounds of the FleetBoston Classic despite a late surge by Jim Thorpe on Saturday.

Blake Bagwell's Excellent NY Adventure
Know this much about Blake Bagwell. First, he's never met a stranger. Second, he still wants to be a sportswriter, though many are doing their best to channel him into a much more respectable profession. And, third, he's obviously a pretty big sports fanatic.

Golf Brief: Park, Sorenstam tied
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) - Gloria Park matched the tournament record with an 8-under-par 63 Saturday, but all that did was tie her for the lead after three rounds of the LPGA Big Apple Classic with Annika Sorenstam, who had a 64.

Tigers 8, Indians 5
CLEVELAND (AP) - Bobby Higginson, Randall Simon and Robert Fick each had four hits and two RBIs to lead the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Friday night.

Rangers romp; Houston rallies
ARLINGTON (AP) - Carl Everett became the first Texas player to homer twice in an inning, connecting twice in a nine-run seventh, as the Rangers rallied to defeat the Oakland Athletics 12-4 Friday night.

Cowboys' Smith talks about record
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Emmitt Smith was preparing to go to training camp as a rookie with the Dallas Cowboys in 1990 when he sat down and wrote his lofty goal on a piece of paper.

Phillies shut down Braves
ATLANTA (AP) - Gary Sheffield grounded out with the bases loaded to end the game, and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 Friday night.

Orioles rip Boston
BOSTON (AP) - Rodrigo Lopez pitched eight strong innings for his 11th win, the most by a Baltimore rookie since 1989, leading the Orioles to a 9-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

AL Roundup: Rays stop Yankees
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jared Sandberg hit a two-run homer as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays beat the New York Yankees for just the second time in 11 tries this season, 7-4 Saturday night.

Longhorns hope to ride Simms to title
HOUSTON (AP) - Texas quarterback Chris Simms doesn't have Major Applewhite looking over his shoulder this season. The demanding Longhorn fans are still there.

Kuehne grabs two-shot advantage
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) - Kelli Kuehne birdied the first three holes Friday and went on to a 6-under 65 and a two-stroke lead after two rounds of the LPGA Big Apple Classic.

Watson five strokes off lead
NEWCASTLE, Northern Ireland (AP) - Tom Watson had the only bogey-free round of the Senior British Open, shooting a 2-under-par 69 Friday.

Expos 6, Marlins 5 (10)
MONTREAL (AP) - Jose Vidro hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting Montreal over Florida.

White Sox 10, Royals 2
CHICAGO (AP) - Highly touted Willie Harris, now getting a full-time chance in the majors after the White Sox traded Ray Durham, hit his first big league home run as Chicago defeated the Kansas City Royals 10-2 Friday night.

Elliott ties record with Pocono pole
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) - Bill Elliott was the fastest qualifier for the second week in a row, and tied the record Friday for the most career poles at Pocono Raceway.

Armstrong: Probe 'a joke'
BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France (AP) - Lance Armstrong called the ongoing French doping probe into his U.S. Postal Service team "a joke," but added that he doesn't care about the investigation anymore.

Sehorn battles knee problem
For a split second in one of the New York Giants initial training camp workouts this past week, it seemed time had gone back to 1997 for cornerback Jason Sehorn.

Spellmann: Technology: How fast is fast?
Every week or so I try to to drop by a computer store and check out what's new. Over the past few years I've noticed some interesting trends. First, new computer speeds tend to increase 10 percent every month. Second, the overall price of computers drops by about the same percentage in that same month.

Board approves bonfire deal
AUSTIN - The Texas Board of Professional Engineers on Friday approved an agreement with Texas A&M University that bars the school and its officials from being disciplined by the board for the 1999 bonfire collapse that killed 12 Aggies and injured 27 others.

Two people die from high temps
GALVESTON (AP) - Officials in Galveston are asking residents to keep an eye on their neighbors after two heat-related deaths have been reported during the past week.

PEDC dissolution slow, but smooth
PAMPA - It hasn't exactly been smooth sailing since voters decided to dissolve the Pampa Economic Development Corp. in November, but Dalton Lewis, PEDC board president, said things are beginning to look up as the PEDC and the city work together to complete the dissolution of the organization.

Higher-income Texans concentrated in cities
AUSTIN (AP) - As Texans have relocated around the state, those with more education and higher incomes have been concentrated in a few Texas cities, according to an analysis done by the Austin American-Statesman.

'Clean' utilities gaining popularity
DALLAS (AP) - More Texans are switching to more "clean" power sources since deregulation of public utilities began in January, according to a study released Saturday by a consumer advocacy group.

TNRCC director to resign
AUSTIN (AP) - Jeff Saitas, who lead the state's environmental agency while it made plans to bring several parts of Texas into compliance with federal air quality standards, said Friday he is retiring the first week in October.

Insurance firms to lobby Austin
AUSTIN (AP) - Five of the state's biggest insurance companies are joining forces to lobby the Legislature, where already some top lawmakers are calling for more regulation to address skyrocketing premiums and shrinking coverage for homeowners.

Putin's neighbors live simple lives
OGARYOVO, Russia - In the courtyard of a rundown apartment building next to a one-story wooden schoolhouse, a dozen elderly women complain about rising prices as they wait for the milk truck. It could be any Russian village - if not for the 20-foot-high brick wall across the road that hides the vast suburban residence of President Vladimir Putin.

Agency improves handling of drugs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The state Game and Fish Department has made several changes to how its employees handle animal tranquilizers after a wildlife biologist working on contract in New Mexico was drugged and raped by a co-worker.

Anti-terror fading as election issue
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush's war on terrorism no longer is the political magic carpet Republicans once hoped to ride into congressional elections in the fall.

9 for 9
SOMERSET, Pa. - Nine coal miners were found alive late Saturday after rescuers spent an agonizing three days drilling through 240 feet of earth to save them from a cramped and flooded mine shaft, Pennsylvania Gov. Mark Schweiker said.

Castro expresses gratitude to U.S. lawmakers
CIEGO DE AVILA, Cuba (AP) - Proclaiming that friends can be found even among his country's worst enemies, Fidel Castro thanked U.S. Congress members who voted this week to ease sanctions against the communist-ruled island.

Russia says leaking torpedo fuel caused Kursk disaster
MOSCOW (AP) - Leaking torpedo propellant caused the explosion that sank the Kursk nuclear submarine nearly two years ago, killing its 118-man crew in what Russia's top prosecutor on Friday called a technical malfunction for which no one was to blame.

Meet GRACE, the polite robot
PITTSBURGH - A group of scientists who set out to build a robot with human social skills may have actually improved on humanity: Their creation courteously steps aside for people, smiles during conversation and politely asks directions.

Woman charged with sparking fire
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) -The woman suspected of causing the 60,000-acre wildfire threatening some of America's giant sequoias was charged Friday with building a campfire without a permit.

Today in History
Today is Saturday, July 27, the 208th day of 2002. There are 157 days left in the year.

BIA technician arrested in reservation blazes
BIA technician arrested in reservation blazes
MESCALERO, N.M. (AP) - A U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs forestry technician was in custody Friday after being indicted on charges of arson for allegedly starting fires on or near the Mescalero Apache Reservation, south of Ruidoso.

Slayings lead to re-evaluation of Army program
FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Four Army wives at Fort Bragg have been killed over the past six weeks, allegedly by their husbands, prompting the Army to announce Friday it will re-evaluate the base's family counseling program.

8 members added to clergy misconduct panel
Vowing to restore faith in a church battered by sex abuse scandals, the head of the nation's Roman Catholic bishops Wednesday announced the appointment of eight additional members to a new clergy misconduct review board.

Richard Liddicoat
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Richard Liddicoat, creator of the global standard in diamond grading and a leading advocate of gemological education, died Tuesday following a long illness. He was 84.

Sheriff defends state's largest jail
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma County sheriff has defended the state's largest jail in front of a committee that may recommend major policy changes.

Redone state seal to be installed
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - A stained glass state seal, more historically accurate than the one in place for more than 80 years, will be installed inside the Capitol dome Tuesday.

Check this Out
MANLY, Iowa (AP) - A fund-raising drive in this northern Iowa town gives the phrase "pay toilets" a new meaning.

Rudiger Dornbusch
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) - Economist Rudiger Dornbusch, acclaimed for his research on the theory of exchange rates and international economic policy, died of cancer on Thursday at his home in Washington. He was 60.

Maker of ACT test to stop flagging scores
The maker of the ACT college entrance test followed the lead of its rival Friday and announced that the scores of disabled students who need extra time to take the ACT exam will no longer be specially marked.

Arrests shed light on Israelis who sell weapons to enemies
JERUSALEM - The arrests of 10 Israeli men on suspicion of selling 50,000 stolen bullets to Palestinian militants has put the spotlight on a long-running furtive trade that helped arm the Palestinians both before and during their current uprising.

Portraitist dies
NEW YORK (AP) - Robert Giard, a portraitist who traveled the country to photograph gay and lesbian literary figures, died July 16. He was 62.

Dems ask why USDA waited to recall beef
WASHINGTON (AP) - Some congressional Democrats are asking the Agriculture Department to explain why it took months to order a recall of 19 million pounds of hamburger meat suspected of harboring E. coli bacteria.

Police 'certain' body found is missing 6-year-old girl
VALLEY PARK, Mo. - A body thought to be that of a 6-year-old girl who vanished Friday morning was found in an abandoned glass factory in the afternoon, and police arrested a man who spent the night at her father's home where she was staying.

Check this Out
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - A woman who says she was pulled off an airplane and asked to take a sex toy out of her luggage after it started vibrating is suing Delta Air Lines, saying she was publicly humiliated.

Blair faces tough test amid rising demands by unions
LONDON (AP) - Mediators sought Friday to avert a walkout by more than a million municipal workers, one of a series of strike threats as Prime Minister Tony Blair faces a swing to the left by key union supporters angry at his centrist line.

Disabled Catholics: Churches not open to us
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Disabled Roman Catholics say the biggest barrier to them feeling part of the church is not architectural, but rather the attitudes of fellow parishioners.

Artist hopes to study at OPSU
GUYMON, Okla. - Antonio Martinez graduated from Guymon High School with high prospects of becoming an art student at Oklahoma Panhandle State University. With a scholarship awaiting him, the aspiring artist fulfilled all the requirements to be admitted to OPSU. All except one.

Abdel Rahman Badawi
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) - Abdel Rahman Badawi, one of Egypt's most prominent philosophers who devoted his life to editing old Greek manuscripts, died Thursday after a long struggle with cancer. He was 85.

Today in History
In 1540, King Henry VIII's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, was executed, the same day Henry married his fifth wife, Catherine Howard.

Market Summary
NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street finished a tumultuous week on an upbeat note Friday, with stocks posting a solid advance and raising hopes that after more than two months of selling, the worst of the market's decline might be over. The gain helped the Dow Jones industrials achieve their biggest weekly advance in 10 weeks.

Suspect charged in slaying of girl
VALLEY PARK, Mo. - A transient was accused Saturday of abducting, trying to rape and ultimately slaying a 6-year- old girl who he allegedly snatched from her father's suburban home.

Isalida do Nascimento Souza
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) - Isalida do Nascimento Souza, a star of Rio's celebrated samba parade for more than 30 years, died Thursday after a long battle with cancer. She was 76.

House gives Bush personnel power
WASHINGTON - The Republican-led House voted Friday to create an enormous Homeland Security Department, the biggest government reorganization in decades. It grants President Bush broad personnel powers he insists are key to confronting an agile, cunning terrorist threat.

7 million homeless in South Asia floods
DHAKA, Bangladesh - Surging river waters overturned boats, drowning two dozen passengers Friday, and swept away children in South Asia's worst floods in four years, which have so far killed 367 people.

Man sues after home destroyed by fireworks
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) - A man whose house was destroyed when it caught fire from two boys playing with fireworks has filed a lawsuit against the boys' fathers and the vendor where they bought the fireworks.

Ukrainian fighter jet crashes at air show
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) - A fighter jet clipped the ground and sheared through a crowd of spectators Saturday at an air show in western Ukraine before exploding in a ball of fire, killing at least 78 people and injuring 138 in one of the world's deadliest air show accidents.

Final Landers column runs today
CHICAGO - Newspapers throughout the country will publish advice columnist Ann Landers' posthumous finale today - a reprint of a poem defining a successful person as one "whose life was an inspiration, whose memory a benediction."

FBI's analysts fashion portrait of al-Qaida
WASHINGTON - The FBI's new cadre of intelligence analysts has developed a portrait of al-Qaida in which midlevel members are planning attacks as the terrorist group's more notorious leaders hide from the U.S. military, U.S. officials say.

Ex-Soviet spy dies
SYDNEY, Australia (AP) - Evdokia Petrov, a spy for the Soviet Union who defected to Australia in 1954, died July 19. She was 88.

Official calls for end to smoking on TV
ROME (AP) - Censors could be snipping out the ribbons of cigarette smoke wafting across Italy's TV screens, if the health minister gets his way. But it's a tough sell in a country where puffs of gray smoke often sail freely past no-smoking signs.

Firefighters: Giant sequoias less threatened
THE DALLES, Ore. (AP) - A 9,000-acre fire threatening homes overlooking the Columbia River gorge grew Saturday as gusty wind pushed it to within two miles of The Dalles, and more residents were urged to leave.

U.S. soldiers injured in ambush
BAGRAM, Afghanistan - Five American soldiers were injured and two Afghan militiamen were killed Saturday in a 4-hour gun battle in eastern Afghanistan during a search for Taliban and al-Qaida fighters thought holed up in the lawless region.

UIL officiating clinic set for Sunday
A clinic for those interested in officiating UIL volleyball for the 2002 season is set for Sunday at the Amarillo High Activity Center. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m., with the free clinic scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

Wofford - Ruiz
Trishia Wofford and Saul Ruiz, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at San Jacinto Assembly of God Church. The Rev. Melvin Suttle officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Frausto
Norma and Ricky Frausto of 3808 E. 11th Ave. celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a renewal of wedding vows Saturday, July 27, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.

Stevens - Melton
Brooke Stevens of Wheeler and Brian Melton of Amarillo were married Saturday, July 6, at Country Chapel in Wheeler. Jerry Huggins, uncle of the groom, officiated.

Bates - McMillon
Tracie Michelle Bates of Chickasha, Okla., and Jerry Don McMillon of Amarillo were married Saturday, June 29, at Trinity Baptist Church in Chickasha. The Rev. Andy Taylor officiated.

Sims - Nunn
D'Ann Adell Sims and Joseph David Nunn, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at Paramount Terrace Christian Church. Travis LaDuke officiated.

Graves - Woodin
Tracy Dale Graves of Three Rivers and Jimmy Ray Woodin of Amarillo were married Saturday, July 20, at Three Rivers Church of Christ. Don Jones officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott
Dale and Patsy Reese Scott of Hereford celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a confirmation of family vows and reception Friday, July 5, at East Moreno Ranch in Eagle Nest, N.M.

Dryden - Gallegos
Tara Dryden and Patrick Gallegos, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church. Monsignor Joseph Tash officiated.

Robertson - Wilson
Jana Robertson and Quinn Wilson, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 13, at The Ranch House Bed and Breakfast in Canyon. The Rev. Atila Runyan officiated.

Bowling - Brewton
Lexie James Bowling of Canadian and David "Craig" Brewton of Amarillo were married Saturday, July 27, at First United Methodist Church in Canadian. The Rev. Jessie Hodge officiated.

Raker - Nollner
Sheri Raker and Grant Nollner, both of Amarillo, were married Friday, July 19, at Timbercreek Canyon.

Mr. and Mrs. Adcock
Dwain and Joy Adcock of Amarillo celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Sunday, July 21, at their home.

Minkley - Ensey
Stacie Beth Minkley and Adam Shane Ensey, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at Claude Church of Christ in Claude. Kent Watson officiated.

Haddon - Hassell
Shannon Dawn Haddon and James Eric Hassell, both of Abilene, were married Saturday, May 18, at First Baptist Church in Euless. The Rev. Jerry Hendrix officiated.

Miller - Walker
Marie Christina Sue Miller and Darryl Ray Walker, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at Valleyview Church of the Nazarene. The Rev. Wayne Hicks officiated.

Gill - Henry
Allison J. Gill of Amarillo and Matthew R. Henry of Canyon were married Saturday, July 27, at Oliver Eakle Park. Robert R. Henry, father of the groom, officiated.

McNew - Clark
Julie McNew and Clint Clark, both of Lewisville, were married Friday, July 12, at Northeast Wedding Chapel in Hurst. Tracy Barnes officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Wiley
Raymond and Betty Wiley of Stratford marked their 50th anniveersary on Thursday, July 25, and plan to celelbrate with a reception in August.

Fincher - Stroud
Christine Lea Fincher and David Timothy Stroud, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at San Jacinto Baptist Church. Dr. Stan Coffey, uncle of the bride, officiated.

McDaniel - Hansen
Tammy McDaniel of Amarillo and Robert Hansen of Schulenburg were married Saturday, July 27, at Trinity Baptist Church. The Rev. David Evans officiated.

Coberley - Via
Brandie Ann Coberley and Darin James Via, both of Tulia, were married Sunday, June 16, at First Baptist Church in Tulia. The Rev. Charles Davenport officiated.

Lewis - Rodgers
Michelle LeAnn Lewis and Brett Hoffman Rodgers, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at Central Church of Christ. Jordan Hubbard officiated.

Long - Kenyon
Dyana Leigh Long and Dr. Paul David Kenyon, both of Corpus Christi, were married Saturday, May 25, at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Corpus Christi. The Rev. Ned F. Bowersox officiated.

Lewis - Schaef
Casey Lewis and Shane Schaef, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 20, at Country Home Weddings in Canyon. The Rev. Roger Smith, brother-in-law of the bride, officiated.

Conry - Black
Pamela Kay Conry and Waymon Lynn Black, both of Amarillo, were married Saturday, July 27, at the home of James and Amy Kinikin. The Rev. Tommy Ewing officiated.

Laster - Barrett
Melodi Loree Laster of Amarillo and Lance Robert Barrett of Seminole were married Saturday, July 20, at River Road Fellowship church. The Rev. Joe Kirkwood officiated.

Adkins - Langen
Casey Paige Adkins and Jacob Dane Langen, both of Canyon, were married Saturday, July 27, at Cluck's Ranch House Bed and Breakfast in Canyon. Terry Meyer officiated.

Jones - Jowell
Leslie Renee Jones of Amarillo and George Radcliffe Jowell V of Hereford were married Saturday, July 27, at St. Stephen United Methodist Church. The Rev. Phillip Casey Jones of Wylie, uncle of the bride, officiated.

Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson
Harlan and Cleta Hutchinson of Sunray celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, July 27, at Sunray Community Building.

Harman - Tubbs
Stacey Rochelle Harman and Alexander Charles Tubbs were married Saturday, June 22, at Dimmitt Church of Christ. Bill Holt, uncle of the bride officiated.

WT season ticket sales going well
Reserved seat season ticket sales for West Texas A&M University home games have gone so well that there are only 30 remaining, according to ticket manager Paul Sweetgal.